I'm curious as to when the new James's are coming. Here (http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php/topic,29694.0.html) we're obviously told back in 2015 that James would be getting atleast a reprint this year, and that it would've happened sooner but they got a giant shipment of his old model. So when is James coming? Unless it happened just unknown to us all. Just curious.

As I look back I see that it is perfectly proportioned except for the box on top of the cab, it's a little too tall. Other than that it's fine. I'm sure a different angle will look fine. Also the cab is clearly open, maybe cab detail. That would be amazing!!!

No headlamp either. Odd, I was sure theirs atleast be a headlamp as she had a headlamp with that livery for a few seasons. Also is it just me or is she really mis-proportioned. Maybe it's the angle but the model looks really wrong.

Walthers has proven to be an unreliable site. Just look that Oliver page. I wouldn't trust Walthers, besides The NY Toy show is starting soon, on the 18th I believe, and Bachmann usually releases new updates there.

Most likely Duck, he is so popular after all and not that big. But the bill & Ben would be great money makers as you can't just buy one and yet again their not too big.

Useful Railway is out! Take a look! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GUvuzY83Q6w

We'll soon find out the updates on Rheneas and Rosie and what's coming. It's all a matter of time.

New Episodes are out, Tit for Tat and Mike's Whistle. Links below.


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GIXhQg8QFos

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=v-YKg3APTw4



Maybe if these Narrow Guage engines do so well they can do these miniature engines. And the next episode about these engines I'd Useful Railway, which will be released on the 30th of this month. Can't wait, I love the shots of the woods on the miniature railway.

Quote from: ClrwtrMK2 on January 23, 2017, 12:31:05 PM
Please, Fellow Thomas Fans! We can all assemble heal Rosie for good, If we beg HIT to get the original lavender livery back for Rosie!! Mr. Bachmann, If you're reading this, Please stick to the original lavender livery for Rosie! Please don't cave in to HIT's new change!    

The Bachmann Thomas & Friends department is run through Matel. Matel will almost always use the latest version of the engine. So Rosie will almost surely be this new livery. And some people like the change soo... Sorry pal but the chances are Rosie will be in her new look.

I'm excited if they do make this a change on her model. I've loved the headlamp since it was introduced and I like this livery as much as the last one. And she's finally gonna speak again!!! Hopefully she won't be annoying this time. I've always wanted something good out of Rosie, I have a special relationship to the class of loco, and we might finally get it. She may become such a main character she could be part of the steam team, or they could add duck like they were going to before Emily came along.

Images of a few new characters that will be in this year special have been released. The ones that have images are Frankie (the one that looks like a diesel, and is a diesel), Hurricane (the red one), Lexi (the teal cab-forward one), Theo (the one with the giant wheel on his side), and a three funneled one that may be called Merlin (that or it's a new character all together). I would post the pictures but I still haven't figured it out yet, here's a few links instead.

http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/ttte/images/a/ad/JourneyBeyondSodorStorybook.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20170121110817

http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/ttte/images/f/f2/JourneyBeyondSodor2booksin1.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20170120200743

Lady was only seen twice. Once in The Magic Railroad (which isn't even considered cannon) and once in Calling All Engines in a dream sequence of her telling Thomas how steamies and diesels work together. So while I'd love it I don't think it's likely unless they bring her into the CGI series., unfortunately.

The layout looks amazing. I've been wanting a shelf layout for years. It's the solution when you don't have any space on the ground. Also where did you get Emily's snowplow and how do you attach it? I love the way it looks, it just completes that picture. As for the large scale belongs outside thing, I agree. From everyone I've seen that has one, well let's say the ones outside look best. I say the shelf layout is a good idea because I prefer HO models. The large scale ties just seem too tight or childish. Sometimes even the most accurate HO layouts make the train look unnatural though. You know what I mean? Anyways I do love the layout. Also I see you switched out the couplers on the locos. Very smart, if only I could do that with the HOs...

I think if Bachmann doesn't release a tanker troublesome truck then a troublesome truck with a sliding door would be great. As for breaking the door I've had a Bachmann box car with an opening door for years (or atleast I think it's Bachmann) and never has it broken off. Never got stuck either, the doors don't typically have anything happen to them in my experience atleast. So I think it's a good possibility.

Quote from: MrBob on January 08, 2017, 07:06:48 AM
peco do empty non numbered slate trucks

http://www.hattons.co.uk/203574/Peco_Products_GR_320_4_wheel_narrow_gauge_slate_open_wagon_Price_is_estimated_we_will_notify_you_if/StockDetail.aspx

or they will when they are realised

Now if only they made different loads. It'd make them so much better and they'd sell a lot better. I can't stand it when things like slate or wood loads look exactly the same on a train. Don't know about you guys but that's my opinion.